{"product_id":"ilex-verticillata-mr-poppins","title":"Ilex verticillata Mr. Poppins®","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe low, mounding form of this compact Winterberry is densely covered with dark green leaves and grows just 3-4′ tall. \u003cem\u003eIlex verticillata\u003c\/em\u003e Mr. Poppins® serves as the perfect pollinator for the female variety Berry Poppins® (item #63404), and thrives in damp areas in mixed borders. A Proven Winners® variety. 'FarrowMrP' PP 25,834\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLike most Hollies, \u003cem\u003eIlex verticillata\u003c\/em\u003e has separate male and female plants. While only female plants can produce berries, male plants are necessary to provide pollen for their flowers. Gardeners usually give female plants a prominent spot and tuck the male plants in an out-of-the-way corner. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe genus \u003cem\u003eIlex\u003c\/em\u003e includes some 350 species, best known for its spiny, evergreen forms with red berries. It's much harder to find selections of our deciduous, native species, \u003cem\u003eI. verticillata\u003c\/em\u003e. In the wild, it is often found in wet soil, but it also grows well in average soil and tolerates a fair measure of drought once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on Ilex care, click on Growing Guide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"White Flower Farm","offers":[{"title":"Fall \/ 1 gallon pot","offer_id":47979726176409,"sku":"0063403-F","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0532\/9983\/9129\/files\/47669.jpg?v=1782074979","url":"https:\/\/www.whiteflowerfarm.com\/products\/ilex-verticillata-mr-poppins","provider":"White Flower Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}